Vice President of Sales

Start Date: 2009-04-01End Date: 2010-06-01

California Software Laboratorties is a Global Software, and Applications Development firm, specializing in driver and product development, for the Silicon Valley Semi-Conductor industry, as well as Strategic Alliance Partner risk assessment, and mitigation of Full End-to-End Software Development Projects in the Federal, and Public Sector.

Broad-based HR professional with significant Compensation, HR Business Partner, Staffing, and Board of Directors experience. I am a results oriented, visionary leader equally capable of strategic planning and process implementation. I also have a proven ability to build effective relationships, influence critical outcomes, and design key HR processes that help align employee behaviors with organizational strategy.

Subject matter expert with over 25 years of combined active-duty military as well as civilian DoD contractor aviation operations and maintenance management, program/project management experience, specializing in unmanned systems management in support of conventional and special operations forces (SOF) ISR missions worldwide. Mission focused and people centric, able to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments to ensure team and mission success. Excels at developing teams and individuals to reach full potential. Proactive in identifying mission risks, developing and executing mitigation strategies to situations before they become problems. Responsive to customer needs and anticipates requirements by building strong working relationships, maintaining close communication and coordination with clients and having a firm understanding of the supported mission. Constantly strives for process improvement, efficiencies and effective use of resources and makes it a staple of management approach. Record of excellence that spans more than two decades of military and contractor service achieving the highest levels of accomplishment while ensuring unwavering mission support and customer satisfaction!

2nd Special Operations Squadron (AFSOC) Site Lead

Start Date: 2010-04-01End Date: 2013-09-01

Responsibilities Lead team of technical professionals responsible for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of three ground control stations (GCS), Operations Center network and systems administration to ensure 2nd Special Operations Squadron (SOS) ability to fly multiple MQ-1 Predator Combat Air Patrol (CAP) sorties in a Remote Split Operations (RSO) environment while maintaining a less than 1-minute response time and 99.9% OR rate. Oversaw several GCS moves and Ops Center technical upgrade projects to enhance and support this AFSOC customer’s ability to provide persistent, deadly weaponized ISR capability to meet US strategic and combatant commander’s tactical objectives […] Identified as Key Personnel and directly contributed to RPA Operations Center (ROC) contract recompete and win by providing Basis of Estimate (BOE) and technical writing support. Served as Subcontracts PM and Risk Management POC for Unmanned Systems Division. Accomplishments One of lead technical writers for contract recompete. Contract won as direct result of contributions.

Program Specialist

Start Date: 2009-04-01End Date: 2010-04-01

Responsibilities Provided direct program support to over 100 technical professionals and SMEs providing O&M of MQ-9 Reaper aircraft operations at several CONUS and OCONUS sites. Primary responsibilities included: Recruitment, screening and hiring of highly technically qualified unmanned systems maintenance support personnel; managing timekeeping/records, travel expense reports, bonuses and other pay actions, employee evaluations for over 100 RPA maintenance technicians. Produced all program briefings and reports. Managed all safety and security programs for URS Predator Program. Specifically responsible for all program process improvement functions. Focal point for all special projects in support of the program manager. Familiar with government contracts and directly contributed to proposal efforts, basis of estimates, pricing and award processes.

Aviation/Operations Resource Management Specialist

Start Date: 1989-04-01End Date: 2009-04-01

Responsibilities Multiple world-wide assignments spanning 20 years of Honorable military service focused on the following areas of aviation/operations resource management: RPA Operations. Led all MQ-1 Predator/MQ-9 Reaper RPA operations management functions for in-garrison and at multiple deployed sites for over six years. Developed RPA-specific flight operations management techniques which have been adopted USAF-wide; authored RPA-specific guidance which have been included into AF instructions. Flight Management. Performed all wing flight management functions for three airlift squadrons to include processing of aeronautical orders, military pay orders, and flight record folder reviews. Managed continuation training requirements for over 160 wing assigned pilots. Designed first-ever squadron Intranet tracking device. Simultaneously managed three RPA units. Squadron Operations. Developed Go/No-Go, mission tracking and aircraft recovery procedures. Produced flight authorizations, prepared mission trip kits, organized flight publications and tracked runway supervisory unit (RSU) discrepancies. Responsible for running the busiest T-37 duty desk operations in AETC at one of the busiest airfields in the country with an average of one take off every three minutes. Current Operations. Coordinated and managed all flying operations for two SOF fixed wing units and one rotary-wing unit as well as all ground activities for a special tactics unit in-garrison and at all deployed locations in the area of responsibility. Scheduled all electronic countermeasure and gunnery ranges, dropzones, landing zones and air refueling requirements. Deployed as SOF Operations Directorate NCOIC for air/joint staff. Airspace. Deconflicted all SOF low-flying airspace for numerous tactical training events incorporating landing zones, drop zones, air refueling areas, night lowflying areas, gunnery ranges with base agencies and the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense. Focal point for all diplomatic overflight clearances for mil-to-mil, Joint-Combined Exchange Training (JCET) and contingency operations in the European Command's Area of Responsibility in direct support of SOF missions. Exercise Planning. Provided direct liaison with Special Operations Command, Europe (SOCEUR), US Embassies, and foreign military representatives to coordinate group Joint Combined Exercise Training (JCET) exercise requirements. Represented the USAF at numerous US and multinational planning conferences. Managed tactical deception and Focal Point/Special Category (SPECAT) programs.

Business Development Director

Start Date: 2004-04-01End Date: 2006-11-01

Director of Business DevelopmentDirector-level executive responsible for Federal, Commercial, State, and Local Government sales in the Miami, Florida market of professional services consulting for a $18 billion-dollar Technology, Project, Staff Supplementation, Staff Augmentation Corporation. Implemented; doubled quota requirements of 22 mm, closing $48.6 mm in revenue with large commercial sector clients, as well as closing SAP Upgrades, and PeopleSoft Financial and Payroll System Implementation projects in Florida with Miami-Dade County Schools, as well as the State of Florida.

Director of Business Development

Start Date: 2001-03-01End Date: 2002-03-01

Watkins and Associates is a specialized executive search firm based in Houston, Texas, specializing in the Oil & Gas Industry. Watkins was founded in 1975 and has earned an outstanding reputation for its ability to identify, recruit and select superior candidates and for its dedication to providing results. Our exceptional staff averages over fifteen years experience in direct recruiting and has a strong successful record in targeting professionals in their discipline.

Professional Basketball Player at FIBA

Start Date: 1985-06-01End Date: 1988-04-01

European, and 1st Spanish ACB League Champion Player, for FC Barcelona, providing excellent basketball intellectual capital to the organization, as we as representing the club at FIBA Sanctioned Events in Europe.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) was created in 1967 to plan, develop, build, finance, and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the national capital area and today; Metrorail serves 91 stations and has 117 miles of track. Metrobus serves the nation's capital 24 hours a day, seven days a week with a fleet of 1,500 buses. Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 5 million within a 1,500-square mile jurisdiction and provides about 2.3 million trips per year.At Metro, you'll find a workforce that reflects our community and a commitment to providing world-class transit service. We aim to recruit and hire a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. We seek out and value the ideas, enthusiasm, and ambition that each person brings. If you would like to work in an innovative and diverse organization and are looking for a challenging opportunity to make an impact, please view our career page for opportunity and contact me directly.My Specialties: Recruiting, Branding, Contract Negotiations, Creating Job Descriptions, Creating RFPS, Managing Requisitions, Networking, Creating Pipelines, Business Development, Account Management, Salary Negotiations, Marketing, Event Planning, Training and Development, Staffing, Blogging, Behavioral Interviewing and Compliance

HR Recruiter

Start Date: 2013-06-01End Date: 2014-02-01

The Center for Shared Services equips non-profit organizations with the best tools to achieve their missions by providing them with a full spectrum of resources, including human resources, recruiting, operational, technology, and training services.

Senior Recruiter

Start Date: 2011-07-01End Date: 2013-01-01

Greylocke & Company provides interim staffing, project support and contingent search services to public and private corporations, professional service firms, trade associations and not-for-profit organizations primarily in the metropolitan Washington, DC area and Mid-Atlantic region. Our specialization and experience centers on mid-to-executive level professionals with expertise in accounting, contracts management and regulatory compliance. Greylocke & Company was formerly known as AdamsGrayson. We are the same professionals offering the same high quality staffing and search services with a new office location and independent brand.

Contract Recruiter

Start Date: 2007-03-01End Date: 2007-09-01

Consulted for E-Discovery organization in the HR Department. Processed and facilitated on boarding, Benefits support and Recruitment for all levels of positions. Assisted HR Director and Training Department within all HR functions.

Sector Director, Technical Services

Start Date: 2013-09-01End Date: 2015-04-27

Leads the Technical Services sector across 50 states as well as 17 countries. She is responsible for providing strategic leadership, guidance and development for both short-term and long-term needs, to include international and domestic recruiting, while partnering with the Executive Leadership Team, Division VP's, Directors, and HR Directors to ensure the success of the business goals and objectives as well as shaping and preparing for new business.

Director, Human Resources; Operational Effectiveness and New Business Pursuits

Start Date: 2011-02-01End Date: 2012-03-01

Play a key role in advancing achievement the Cyber Intelligence and Intelligence Systems Divisions' missions through leading and orchestrating the integration of our HR business partners into the business acquisition process for key pursuits and re-competes. The HR team takes a proactive role in the shaping of winning human capital strategies and for developing human capital solutions tailored to the needs of the business and the employees we need to attract and retain. Participate in NARs, Black Hats, Red Teams, etc. within the divisions and across the sector. Also responsible for leading division-wide HR initiatives, change management, and will serve as the main POC for coordinating enterprise programs and initiatives. I also provide support to various functional organizations within the divisions.

Operations Manager

Start Date: 2013-04-01

Responsibilities Direct the day-to-day operational activities of the company during frequent executive absences; provide influential leadership, coaching, and mentorship to a team of 40 employees throughout cross-functional departments, facilitate training programs, coordinate workflow, and delegate assignments. Foster new relationships with external vendors and contractors; lead sourcing initiatives, secured new vendors, and negotiate contracts to achieve favorable terms and reduce costs. Manage the company’s web presence. Accomplishments •Chosen to serve as the project manager for the development and delivery of the first ever composite roll bar and AK47 protective tactical helmet; oversaw the development of advanced impact resistant composites and manage the brand development initiative for the X Shell helmet •Directed the daily activities of the company; led research and development operations, managed a composites lab and machinery shops and supervised engineering, CAD and administrative staff •Worked closely with the company’s patent attorney to execute new patents and trademarks and maintain and service existing patents; maintains the internal mutual nondisclosure agreements •Led the talent acquisition initiatives; screen, interview and recruit new and qualified candidates, formulate and implement standard operating procedures, and coordinate trainings/orientations •Led business restructuring initiatives for a major office relocation; coordinated the office move, negotiated contracts to minimize costs, and achieved successful execution of company transfers •Developed, executed, and managed a company-wide driving and forklift certification program to improve employee safety, minimize risks, and ensure continual compliance with key regulations •Maintained multimillion dollar budgets and allocated funds and resources; coordinate domestic and international travel, lead procurement tasks, and direct the relocation of the large company •Promoted throughout tenure with M9 Defense for exceptional contributions and achievements; assume positions of increasing responsibility, exceed goals, and ethically represent the company

Consultant / Audio Engineer

Start Date: 2003-09-01End Date: 2007-03-01

Engineered sound and studio productions for various events; recruited, mentored, supervised, and evaluated top performing production teams. Functioned as a subject matter expert in production and media operations, including live and studio based projects. Established professional client relationships. •Secured key client accounts, including Carlson Audio Systems, Rhino Staging Northwest, Greg Thompson Productions, PSAV, Capitol Hill Arts Center and First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue •Produced and coordinated a high-profile campaign visit for the Vice President of the United States, Dick Cheney; recruited and managed a team of eight production professionals and organized the logistics of the event; established productive relationships with the venue, internal production staff, White House staff, local campaign teams, media, and the Secret Service

Lead Associate & Associate

Start Date: 2001-11-01End Date: 2012-03-01

Responsibilities From 2006 to 2012 functioned as Deputy PM for firm’s Space Information Assurance efforts in San Antonio and Project Manager leading team’s development of the Space Mission Data (SMD) Capabilities Development Document and assisted AFLCMC/HNCS in gaining approval of SMD Milestone B and Engineering and Manufacturing Development Contract Award. In 2005 and 2006 at AFLCMC/HNCG, Crypto Mod Program Office (CMPO), as Program Manager led team’s efforts in the study and analysis of seven emerging acquisition cryptographic programs. In 2005 at AFLCMC/HNCS, supported delivery of two Space acquisition studies (Analysis of Future Space COMSEC Products and Space Systems Operational Needs). In 2004 was primary author of the 163-page USAF CM Strategic Roadmap that defined the strategic path for replacement, modernization and transformation of all AF cryptography. In 2003 at the AF Information Warfare Center offered technical expertise in support of the delivery of the AF Information Warfare Center’s Psychological Operations Architecture, and Psychosocial Effects-Based Operations Architecture. In 2002 and 2003 at AFLCMC/HNCD, functioned as the Air Force Public Key Infrastructure System Program Office Program Control Task Lead providing cost, schedule, and performance program management support. In late 2001 hired to provide technical support for development of operations, systems, and technical architecture views for NSA’s Air Force Cryptologic Architecture project at Headquarters Air Intelligence Agency. Accomplishments Led team in providing acquisition program management support for HNCSA, which developed and executed acquisition strategies to address current and emerging Space COMSEC and TRANSEC requirements for DOD and the intelligence community, delivering cryptographic solutions to secure vital data links across the cyberspace enterprise. Many of the programs developed from study efforts into ACAT-III and operational programs as a result. Earlier studies also enhanced the security posture of future US government space systems as an important step in ensuring warfighters reliance on the vital data they receive from future space systems as well as identified the variety of applications that space cryptographic devices are used in, assessed potential “off-the-shelf” replacements, and pointed out areas of opportunity for cryptographic devices to be introduced.The Roadmap supported a transformed cryptographic program delivering equipment and processes within the Global Information Grid. Delivered AFCA (now AFNIC) Crypto Mod Program Defense Strategies as a prelude to the Roadmap; this report provided a strategic assessment for program defense of the POM. Developed an analysis of CM supporting USAF transformation and complimenting the capabilities in the USAF CONOPs. Supported efforts on a number of the different communication architecture views. Provided primary technical review and editing prior to product delivery. Provided financial and business process control support to ensure progress against program milestones are measurable and within acceptable risk limits—documented results. Assisted the AF PKI SPO in broadening the program to include biometric and emerging technologies. Assisted in transferring the project to the National Security Agency. Skills Used Project Management (cost, schedule, performance) Communications skills (oral and written). Strategic planning and implementing. Reporting status metrics. Leadership and mentoring. Technology risk analysis and reduction. Demonstrate knowledge of FAR, DFARS and DoD 5000 Series Regulations. Superior skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Defining operational requirements. Popkin’s System Architect and DoDAF architecture development. Provided thought leadership for myriad requirements and unique technical challenges.